Construction Law

Construction Law is highly litigated, and one which has many legal ramifications present to construction companies, contractors, and sub-contractors.  Additionally, OSHA and other governmental regulatory bodies have an enormous impact on the industry, and it can be important to pay attention to changes dictated by the agency as far as employment matters, regarding employee safety regulations and accident reporting procedures. Additionally, intellectual property issues related to construction designs and litigation of those issues are also covered. The National Law Review covers the latest stories, developments, and litigation that impacts construction law and the Construction industry.

Both public and private construction projects are governed by contractual obligations, state law, and often times federal law and ordinances. Because of this, there are many terms that are binding on construction companies, as well as the individual, entity, or government agency. Visitors to the National Law Review can read about these binding terms, contractual disputes, construction defect claims, extra work claims as they unfold in the area of construction law.

The National Law Review also covers topics including permitting and zoning construction regulations in a variety of jurisdictions, liens and stop notice claims as they relate to construction sites, homeowner and subdivision claims, and public work issues related to public-private partnerships (P3). State and federal construction disputes, international disputes related to US agencies, and contractor and sub-contractor liability issues are also covered. Proper documentation of contracts, and contract terms, OSHA violations, important form contracts including AIA, EJDC, and AGC forms, and other developments in the area of construction law are covered regularly.

Regulations, ordinances, and zoning/permitting requirements change often, construction law is an area of law that is highly litigated. Visitors to the National Law Review will find the latest developments related to construction law, as well as expert legal analysis of the implications of litigation, new regulations, and legislation.

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Jun
7
2018
Beneficiaries Under A Payment Bond Stark & Stark
Jun
4
2018
Construction One-Minute Read: Proving Change Orders in Illinois Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
1
2018
The First Six Months: How OSHA Is Currently Enforcing the Silica Standard in Construction Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
23
2018
OSHA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Crane Operator Certification – Shifting the Original Intent of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
23
2018
California Supreme Court Provides Clarity to California's Prompt Payment Exception K&L Gates
May
22
2018
Required Notification to Be Beneficiary Under a Payment Bond Stark & Stark
May
17
2018
The Tenth Circuit's Prediction: New York State Likely to Follow Trend Recognizing Damages Caused by Subcontractor's Faulty Work is a Covered "Occurrence" K&L Gates
May
17
2018
It’s All a Matter of [Statutory] Construction: Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets the Good Faith Dispute Exception to Prompt Payment Requirements in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
16
2018
Structuring a Timeshare and Hotel Mixed-Use Project Foley & Lardner LLP
May
10
2018
Notice and Right to Cure Statutes: Turning a Shield Into a Sword in Indiana and Elsewhere Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2018
At Risk Of Providing Free Construction Work In Illinois? When A Contractor May Rely On Quantum Meruit To Recover For ‘Extra Work’ Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2018
Broad Indemnification Provisions Could Result in No Indemnification on Public Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2018
Missouri Adopts and Reaffirms the Spearin Doctrine Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
7
2018
IRS Allows Self-Certification of Qualified Opportunity Funds Ballard Spahr LLP
May
6
2018
OSHA Only Requiring Electronic Submission of 300A Forms Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
30
2018
FERC Stay of Construction, Eleventh Circuit Affirms FERC Decision & Federal Government MOU on Infrastructure: Hydro Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 5 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
27
2018
White House Encourages Coordination of Infrastructure Permitting Through One Federal Decision Memorandum Bracewell LLP
Apr
24
2018
Plans for Poland’s Mega-Airport Progress Rapidly Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
19
2018
Expediting Bid Protests Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
16
2018
Worried About OSHA Silica Compliance? Not if You’re in One of These Five States Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
12
2018
Autonomous Vehicles and Ride Sharing are Reshaping Cities Now Foley & Lardner LLP
Apr
10
2018
Nat. Work Zone Awareness Week Targets Construction Zone Safety Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Apr
5
2018
In Site - Spring 2018 Edition K&L Gates
Mar
30
2018
“Frivolous” Town Complaint Results in Attorney’s Fees Award for Affordable Housing Developer Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
30
2018
New York Insurance Law: Under Construction Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
26
2018
Basics of Binding Contracts Stark & Stark
Mar
25
2018
Tax Reform – Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides Added Bonus for LIHTC Projects Ballard Spahr LLP
Mar
23
2018
Deconstructing the Confusion: The "Contractual Liability" Insurance Requirement in Construction Contracts Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
22
2018
The One-Year Warranty: Fact or Fiction? Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
20
2018
Government Violated Developer’s Bert J. Harris Act Rights by Denying Site Plan, Finds Florida 4th District Court of Appeals Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
19
2018
FIU Bridge Collapse Brings Up Design, Safety Concerns Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Mar
17
2018
Update on Bridge Collapse at FIU Clifford Law Offices
Mar
16
2018
Property Taxes: Are Casinos Paying More Than Their Fair Share? Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
16
2018
Sub-Clause 20.1 of the FIDIC Under Polish Law – Is it an Enforceable Time Bar? K&L Gates
Mar
16
2018
"Instant Bridge" Collapses in Florida Killing at Least Four People Clifford Law Offices
Mar
15
2018
Miami Micro-Units Solve for Both Tenant Affordability and Developer Profitability Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
14
2018
First Convictions for Corporate Bribery Target Construction and Property Katten
Mar
9
2018
Mercer County Superior Court Establishes Affordable Housing Obligations for West Windsor and Princeton Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Mar
6
2018
Combining Tax-Exempt Bonds with Public-Private Partnerships under Current Law Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
5
2018
Tenth Circuit Holds Bureau of Land Management Improperly Relied On Unsupported and Irrational Assumption in Analyzing Environmental Impacts of Coal Mining Leases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
1
2018
Tenth Circuit Takes Expansive View of the Definition of the Term “Mining,” Holding Wind Farm Project Needs Permit Prior to Commencement of Excavation in Tribal Mineral Estate Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
28
2018
House Bill Would Limit Drive-by Lawsuits by Amending Title III of Americans with Disabilities Act Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
20
2018
Documenting Backcharges on Construction Projects Stark & Stark
Feb
16
2018
Second Circuit Permits Longer Look-Back Period for Repeat OSHA Violations Ballard Spahr LLP
Feb
16
2018
“Avoid Groundhog Day – Get An Emergency Response Plan In Place!” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
16
2018
Advocating for increased funding for affordable housing – MAHC’s 2018 Housing Day Ballard Spahr LLP
Feb
14
2018
Proposed Bill Could Lead to Easier Approval of State Construction Contracts von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Feb
13
2018
Filing a Residential Construction Lien in New Jersey Stark & Stark
Feb
12
2018
Developer Had No Right to Independent Counsel Based on a Possible Conflict of Interest for Carrier-Appointed Counsel Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
12
2018
The PennEast Pipeline: What Happens Next? Stark & Stark
 

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